Technical Buyer
Location: Telford | 3-Month Fixed Term Contract (Extension Possible) | Salary DOE
Immediate impact role. Commercial focus. Fast-paced environment.
We’re looking for a Technical Buyer who can hit the ground running in a busy engineering and manufacturing business based in Telford. This is a 3-month fixed term contract, created to add immediate purchasing capacity, with the potential to extend for the right Technical Buyer.
If you’re commercially sharp, confident negotiating with suppliers, and comfortable working from engineering drawings to source the right suppliers, this Technical Buyer role offers real scope to add value quickly.
The Role – Technical Buyer
As Technical Buyer, you’ll be responsible for purchasing and expediting parts and services to support live engineering projects and production schedules. Working closely with Engineering and Project Management teams, you’ll ensure spend is controlled, suppliers are challenged, and materials arrive on time.
This Technical Buyer position will suit someone proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage purchasing requirements across engineering and production
Identify and onboard suitable suppliers based on technical drawings
Issue RFQs and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
Raise and manage purchase orders within ERP/MRP systems
Expedite deliveries to ensure on-time, in-full supply
Flag risks, shortages, or delays that could impact production
Support stock control, shipping, export paperwork, and general purchasing
Work in line with QHSE policies and procedures
About You – Technical Buyer
Proven experience within a purchasing/buyer/expediter role
Comfortable working in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills
Able to read engineering drawings and select appropriate suppliers
Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise a demanding workload
Confident using ERP/MRP systems and MS Office
Why Apply?
This Technical Buyer role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-moving environments, wants to make a quick commercial impact, and is open to a contract that could extend based on business needs and performance.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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